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• Michael Cho’s Lakes International Comic Art Festival Artwork Revealed

  By John Freeman on April 13, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has revealed top artist Michael Cho‘s artwork for this year’s Festival in October. Michael is of course best known for his Silver and Bronze age superhero comics aesthetics and his recent reprint collection covers which have… Read More ›

• Jamie Hewlett’s Gorillaz Cover for Q

  By John Freeman on April 13, 2017

  

  In case you’ve missed it in your local newsagents, here’s Q magazine’s June 2017 cover, which features an exclusive Gorillaz design by the band’s co-creator, Jamie Hewlett, now reconciled with Blur frontman Damon Albarn. The collector’s issue, on sale now, comes… Read More ›

• ELCAF 2017 Programme Announced 

  By John Freeman on April 12, 2017

  

  London and New York-based publisher Nobrow has announced its plans for ELCAF 2017, the 6th East London Comics & Arts Festival, dedicated to showcasing the most exciting talent in comics, sequential art, illustration and storytelling. In June 2017, ELCAF is… Read More ›

• Creating Comics: An Interview with Commando Editor Kirsten Murray

  By John Freeman on April 12, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  With war comic Commando recently passing its landmark 5000th issue and many changes behind the scenes in its editorial department, downthetubes caught up with the veteran title’s recently-installed editor, Kirsten Murray, just part of her role as DC Thomson’s Heritage… Read More ›

• Classic UK Comic Zines Site adds rare 1970s conventions booklets to growing archive

  By John Freeman on April 12, 2017

  

  British comics archivist, and former Fine Art and Graphic Design teacher David Hathaway-Price has been busy adding some gems of British comic fan history to his incredible Classic UK Comic Zines site, which is now located here. Two additions feature… Read More ›

• Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok trailer becomes Disney’s most watched in 24 hours

  By John Freeman on April 12, 2017

  

  The trailer for the superhero threequel Thor: Ragnarok has raked in over 136 million views since its debut on Monday. And no, despite what he say on Twitter, we don’t think Marvel writer and former 2000AD editor Andy Diggle can… Read More ›

• New Asterix album title revealed as the Gauls head for Italy!

  By John Freeman on April 12, 2017

  

  Asterix and the Race through Italy – yes, the title of the 37th album recounting the adventures of our friends from Gaul created by two comic book geniuses – Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny – has finally been revealed, due for… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: Comics Archivist and Educator Nik Pollard

  By downthetubes Guests on April 12, 2017

  

  Artist Steve Marchant recalls the life and work of Nik Pollard, who along with others strove to give the comics form rightful study in the UK – and was a generous benefactor to London’s Cartoon Museum… Nik Pollard, lifelong comics… Read More ›

• Dan Abnett and Jack Campbell among writers for “Cosmic Powers” SF anthology edited by John Joseph Adams

  By John Freeman on April 11, 2017

  

  Those of you who are looking forward to Titan Comics Lost Fleet: Corsair mini series (out in June 2017), written by Lost Fleet creator Jack Campbell, or are fans of 2000AD writer Dan Abnett‘s work might want to check out… Read More ›

• New graphic novel from Markosia, “Hunter, Hunted”, set to debut at Edinburgh Comic Con

  By John Freeman on April 11, 2017

  

  On sale next week from Markosia is Hunter, Hunted by GM Jordan and Mick Trimble, and it’s already getting attention and praise in the run up to its launch at Edinburgh Comic Con this coming weekend. In this new graphic novel,… Read More ›

• Moomins on the Move in new official app, launched this month at Kew Gardens

  By John Freeman on April 10, 2017

  

  Moomin Characters has teamed up with Finnish game studio RealityXpander to launch the app in various locations throughout the year. The beloved Finnish fantasy characters the Moomins – stars of both books and comics, who will have a big presence at… Read More ›

• In Review: The Little Mermaid by Metaphrog

  By Jeremy Briggs on April 10, 2017

  

  Metaphrog’s latest hardback adaptation of a Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, The Little Mermaid, is now out from the US publisher Papercutz. Adapted by John Chalmers and illustrated by Sandra Marrs, the Franco-Scottish couple who make up the Metaphrog team, the… Read More ›

• London’s House of Illustration lands “Anime Architecture: Backgrounds of Japan” Exhibition

  By John Freeman on April 10, 2017

  

  London’s House of Illustration is to host Anime Architecture: Backgrounds of Japan, the first UK exhibition of illustrations for classic SF anime films, including the recently re-released Ghost in the Shell anime later this year. Shown in Berlin last year, this is the… Read More ›

• The Phoenix launches “Star in a Comic” competition for kids

  By John Freeman on April 10, 2017

  

  Do you know an awesome kid who has what it takes to create the star of a new comic story? Perhaps it could even be them? If so, then you should let them know Britain’s The Phoenix comic is running a new… Read More ›

• In Review: DC Universe Rebirth – Batwoman #1

  By downthetubes Guests on April 9, 2017

  

  Batwoman – The Many Arms of Death (Part 1) Story: Marguerite Bennett and James Tynion IV Art: Steve Epting Publisher: DC Comics Editor: Dave Welgosz & Chris Conroy Pages: 22 Colour Pages Price: $2.99 Release Date (Print & Digital): 15th… Read More ›

• Creating Comics: Cartoon Cliches Exposed

  By John Freeman on April 9, 2017

  

  Beano comic creator Nigel Auchterlounie has pointed me in the direction of an edition of New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff‘s “Cartoon Lounge” podcast entitled “Trop de Tropes“, webcast last year, in which he looks at the history of the… Read More ›

• V for Vendetta art exhibition in New York this month

  By John Freeman on April 9, 2017

  

  If you’re travelling to New York this month, you may want to check out the fabulous-looking V for Vendetta art exhibition featuring the amazing work of David Lloyd. The exhibition runs until 29th April 2017 at the Museum of Illustration… Read More ›

• Bryan and Mary Talbot nominated for National Cartoonists Society Reuben Award

  By John Freeman on April 8, 2017

  

  Bryan Talbot and Mary Talbot are among the 2016 NCS Divisional Award nominees for the 71st Annual US National Cartoonists Society Reuben Awards. Bryan and Mary are nominated for their project The Red Virgin and the Vision of Utopia, alongside… Read More ›

• Hibernia offers limited second edition of “The Tower King” from Eagle

  By John Freeman on April 8, 2017

  

  On sale now from Hibernia Comics, celebrating the recent 35th anniversary of new Eagle 35th anniversary is a new edition of their fantastic collection of the classic story, The Tower King, written by Alan Hebden (Commando, Meltdown Man) and illustrated by José Ortiz (13th… Read More ›

• Fighting Fantasy Fest Returns to London in September

  By John Freeman on April 7, 2017

  

  Fighting Fantasy Fest returns to Ealing for the largest dedicated Fighting Fantasy convention yet in September 2017, featuring Guests of Honour Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone, as well as a host of other guests. Fighting Fantasy Fest 2 will feature talks, gaming sessions, comics,… Read More ›

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